faq

What is the Kaltman Cable Coiler?

The Kaltman Cable Coiler is the World's First handheld motorised cable coiler which will coil up to 50 feet of microphone cable in less than 5 seconds. What makes the patent pending Kaltman Cable Coiler™ particularly unique is that once the cable is coiled onto the coiler spool, the perfectly coiled cable simply slides right off for storage.

What kinds of cables will the Kaltman Cable Coiler coil?

The Kaltman Cable Coiler will work with audio cables, CAT5 cables, fibre optic cables, lightweight speaker cables, coaxial cable, video cables, lightweight AC cables, cord, rope, etc; anywhere you need a perfect coil for storage.

How fast does the Kaltman Cable Coiler coil cables?

It depends on many factors which include the weight of the cable and the cable connectors, the quality of the batteries, the surface that the cable is being coiled upon (i.e., wooden stage vs. carpeting), etc. We have measured the coiling of a 50 foot, lighter weight microphone cable at 5 seconds and a 75 foot standard mic cable at 10 seconds (both on wooden stage surfaces). The spool, unloaded (no cable), rotates at approximately 500RPM.

Is it hard to learn to coil?

Not at all! It takes about 3-5 coilings before becoming a pro.

How durable is the Kaltman Cable Coiler?

The housing is made of a high impact ABS plastic. The blades of the spool are made of a HDPE material that will not crack, rip, or chip. The blades can literally be bent in half and will still return to their original position. We have performed drop tests from typical use - waist height, with not even a scratch. The "Hair Cell" outside texture of the ABS plastic housing is specifically designed to reject dirt, marring, scratching and stains and the HDPE spool blades are impervious to all dirt.

What are the limits of, or maximum size cable?

There are two limits* to the Kaltman Cable Coiler; weight & size. First some Coiling Science: The maximum weight of a cable and the maximum torque necessary to pull the cable occurs when the cable is laid all the way out (pulling the cable in a straight line). The Cable Coiler may have a hard time coiling a 100+ foot microphone cable that is laid out in a continuous line, but if the cable were folded once (looped back) so that the cable coiler is only seeing approximately 50 to 75 feet of cable at a time, it will work fine. The second limit has to do with the size / diameter of the cable. The spool height can only accommodate a cable bundle up to 3" in diameter.

How many batteries does it take?

6 "D" size Alkaline batteries (batteries not included). We do not recommend using high amperage rechargeable batteries in the Kaltman Cable Coiler.

What about the internal conductor twists?

The Kaltman Cable Coiler is very gentle on your cables. The torque-sensing gearmotor is designed to stall if a "hard" coiling snag were to be encountered (it won't rip the connector off). The Kaltman Cable Coiler coils the cable in such a way that the cable seeks its natural internally manufactured conductor twist. A cable coiled on the Kaltman Cable Coiler is so well wound that it can be thrown across the stage so that it unwinds in the air without any kinks, loops or knots (takes a little practice to master).

What are some of the user applications?

Any production that involves sound, lighting, video, data, RF, etc. This includes: working musicians & DJs, regional and national touring and event companies, hire companies, theatres, churches, clubs, schools, auditoriums, radio & television remote broadcast setups, film production, recording studios, military, cable assembly, etc., anywhere cables need to be coiled for storage.

FAQ: Cable Slap Ties

What are the Cable Slap Ties made of?

The Cable Slap Ties are made with a reflective vinyl jacket which surrounds a thin metal strip.

How many uses can you get out of the Cable Slap Ties?

Unless abused in some way, the slapping / wrapping action of the Cable Slap Ties will never wear out; use them over and over again. We guess that the vinyl would eventually wear out.

Can I use the Cable Slap Ties independent of the Kaltman Cable Coiler (ie, use the Cable Slap Ties for hand coiling)?

Yes. You can hand coil and simply "slap" the Cable Slap Tie onto the coiled cable.

What size and type cables can the Cable Slap Ties be used with?

The Cable Slap Ties will work with any type of cable. For a reference size, the Cable Slap Ties will work with standard 25 foot microphone cables on up to 100 foot microphone cables.